Course syllabus
Course overview
This course is based on students’ previous knowledge of macroeconomics and financial markets. The course begins with the conventional models of exchange rate determination and how to manage currency investments. It then introduces the knowledge of national income accounting in an open economy framework and the history of the international monetary system. The course also discusses possible outcomes of conventional policy tools on the economy and the financial market.
Course Coordinator: Ming Zeng
Student Course Representatives: Viktor Holmlund, Viktor Malm. See page Course evaluation and development
Course Administrator: Måns Ramberg (ep@handels.gu.se)
Course details
EFI302 is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics for students majoring in financial economics during semester 6. It is also offered as a freestanding course and is open to exchange students.
Course dates: 16 February to 20 March 2024
Course registration in Ladok opens on 9 February. Registration is required for programme students and students on freestanding course. Please register for the course as soon as possible.
Assessment
The course is assessed through a written exam and individual assignments.
Exam dates
Exam |
Date |
Type |
Regular exam | Wednesday 20 March | E-exam in examination hall (DISA) |
Re-take exam 1 | Saturday 11 May | E-exam in examination hall (DISA) |
Re-take exam 2 | Friday 23 August | E-exam in examination hall (DISA) |
Please note: You must register (sign-up) on Ladok for each exam you intend to take. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok.
The Student Portal has comprehensive information about exams in the university's examination halls. Please note that you, as a student, are responsible for complying with the rules for written examinations at the University of Gothenburg. It is therefore important that you read through this information well before your exam.